MAEND5300 Research Methods and Ethics Course description

Admission requirements.

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student

• has specialized knowledge in different technologies and techniques relevant to universal design
• has advanced knowledge of forums and channels in which research results within universal design are published

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student

• can communicate ideas through concept sketches
• can design cost-effective prototypes
• can involve and communicate with users in the design process
• can evaluate the prototypes using various forms of user testing with diverse users
• can produce user manuals and product descriptions

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student

• can communicate scientific problems, analysis and conclusions in universal design of ICT to both specialists and the general public
• has practical experience with diverse user groups with a variety of needs for universal design

This course is organized as a series of seminars where students present core concepts and topics in the literature. Guest lectures will be organized on chosen topics. Students work in groups under supervision.

Coursework requirements

Individual student presents two topics (20 minutes per presentation including Q&A) in class.

Participation

There is an 80% obligatory participation in order for the student to pass this course.

• Project examination in groups. The examination consists of one project report (4000-5000 words). This part of the examination counts 60% of the final grade
• Individual oral examination (20 minutes for each candidate). The oral examination counts 40% of the final grade

Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.

Each group may consist of up to three candidates. The oral examination cannot be appealed.

A grading scale of A (highest) to F (lowest) where A to E is a pass grade and F is a fail grade.

Two internal examiners will assess the reports and oral exam. External examiner is used periodically.

Gradert skala A-F.

En intern sensor.

Ekstern sensur brukes jevnlig.

Eilif Hjelseth